Dallas Stars' player Jamie Benn lands a single, forceful punch on Winnipeg Jets' athlete Mark Scheifele in an intense moment during Game 5.
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Jamie Benn, once a formidable force for the Dallas Stars, seems to have lost his edge. The Art Ross Trophy winner netted just 49 points and 16 goals in 80 games during the regular season, and he's managed only three points in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs so far. His game-changing moments with the stick are becoming scarce. To compensate, Benn resorts to other tactics, a move that makes him one of the NHL's most divisive players today.
In Game 5's 4-0 loss against the Winnipeg Jets, Benn and Mark Scheifele engaged in a fiery confrontation in the dying minutes. Benn delivers a forceful punch to Scheifele's face, sending him sprawling. The incident also catches the linesman off balance and grounds him[1]. Benn was ejected with a 10-minute game misconduct penalty, ending his night in Winnipeg.
While some fans argue that Scheifele retaliated by kicking at Benn with his skate, the controversy surrounding the Dallas captain could pose problems for both him and the team ahead of Game 6. The league might consider suspending Benn, signaling a commitment to maintaining order during the playoffs.
Boasting a long NHL career spanning his 16th season (all with Dallas), Benn has a history of stirring up postseason drama. His cross-check on Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone in Game 3 of the 2023 Western Conference Finals could resurface in the minds of those adjudicating with the Department of Player Safety[2].
Stellar Stars' Responses
Respected coach Peter DeBoer must rally his team for an essential Game 6 on Saturday night. The Stars have had the upper hand over the Jets at the American Airlines Center, but a formidable performance by Connor Hellebuyck could shift the momentum decisively in the Jets' favor. The Stars, despite their composure in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, fear returning to the Canada Life Centre for a potential Game 7.
If they can maintain a cleaner brand of hockey, the Lone Star State will exude confidence against a team that has failed to win a postseason road matchup in its last nine attempts. However, underestimating the Presidents' Trophy winner is unadvisable. The Stars aim to return to the conference finals for the third time in four years.
Yet, there's uncertainty about Benn's participation in this quest. The NHL is yet to release its decision on his participation.
Footnotes:1. Scheifele Takes Swift, Stiff Blow from Benn2. Benn's History of Postseason Controversy3. Jamie Benn: A Polarizing Figure in The NHL4. Cross-Check on Mark Stone
In the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Dallas Stars are preparing for a crucial Game 6, with their go-to player, Jamie Benn, facing potential suspension due to his recent controversial actions. Benn's poor performance on the scoresheet, with only three points thus far, combined with his questionable tactics, such as the Game 5 punch on Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele, have made him a divisive figure in sports, particularly in the hockey world of the NHL.
